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The work of Geoffrey Koslow is greatly influenced by materials.
Glass is a traditionally utilitarian material originating for the
necessity of consumption. Whether making functional wares or
sculptural objects glass can be manipulated to take any shape or
form. Geoffrey is most drawn to this medium because of its eternal
nature allowing him to make an object, environment or feeling and
trap it forever lifelessly. Using heat, surface texture, volume and
color Geoffrey manipulates a clear cold material into intricately
detailed sculptures. The aim of his work is to make recognizable
glass objects that reference cultural phenomenon and scientific
beauty. Much of Geoffrey’s more recent work deals with refining the
craft of glassblowing. He tries to make his work playful by using
bright colors and contrast to highlight simple form and beauty.
Education:
Alfred University, Alfred NY
BFA New York State School of Ceramics, Art and Design 2010
Corning Museum of Glass, Corning NY
Venetian Glassblowing, Jeff Mack, 2008
Penland School of Craft, Penland NC
Hot Sculpting Experience, Karen and Jason Johnsen 2009
Istanbul Glass Furnace, Turkey
Glassblowing and Casting with Stephen Edwards 2009
Penland School of Craft, Penland NC
Production, Dan Mirer 2011
Professional Experience:
*Teaching Assistant, Beginning Glassblowing with Jacqueline Knight
and
Rachel Wong, Alfred University 2008
*Teaching Assistant, Glassblowing and Casting with Steve Edwards,
Alfred
University 2008
*Glassblowing Assistant, Ian Kessler-Gowell Energy Exchange
Bakersville NC 2009
*Gaffer Program and Mentoring Program Alfred University Alfred NY
2008-2010
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